David Stewart

1800–1858 (age 58)

Merchant

Photograph of David Stewart

Biography

David Stewart (1800–1858) was a respected merchant whose steady hand in trade helped sustain the local economy around Westminster Hall, drawing on meticulous care for each transaction and a genuine regard for neighbors.

His commitment to fair dealing and to the civic institutions of his day left an enduring impression on the community, and he now rests near Westminster Hall and Burying Ground as a reminder of the quiet persistence of honest commerce.